The Summer Science Exhibition is a free, annual display of some of the cutting-edge science and technology in the UK. Meet the scientists, discover the exciting research and technology they work on and have fun with exciting interactive activities.
The exhibition is suitable for all ages except for the Lates on Tuesday 4 July (18+ only).
Public entry is free and no booking is required to access any of the flagship exhibits, talks, screenings or activities.
We are centrally located, easily accessible by public transport and just a short walk from several London attractions such as Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
Our address is:
The Royal Society
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AG
Please note there is no step-free access to the building from The Mall. If you require step-free access, we recommend that you approach the building from the north side, via Pall Mall or Piccadilly.
Public transport links:
Please check TfL before you travel for the latest travel news.
If you plan to arrive by car, there is street parking available around the Royal Society building, but we do not have parking spaces for the public. There are a limited number of parking spaces close to the front door which may be booked in advance by visitors with a Blue Badge disabled parking permit. To book a space, please email us in advance.
You can find information on where and how to park in the area by visiting the City of Westminster’s website.
A large-scale running event, the ASICS London 10K, will be taking place on Sunday 9 July and will disrupt general travel around the Piccadilly area, with road closures likely to impact routes to the building on Sunday.
Due to this, please keep in mind that car access to disabled parking spots near to our building cannot be guaranteed on Sunday.
The 2023 race route will remain very similar to the route used in 2022 (shown below), starting on Piccadilly and finishing on Whitehall. Full information regarding all road closures, parking suspensions and diversion routes will be available in the coming months.
For more information about the race and road closures, visit the ASICS London 10K website.
Date | Times |
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Tuesday 4 July - Lates (18+) | 6pm — 10pm |
Wednesday 5 July | 10am — 4.30pm |
Thursday 6 July | 10am — 4.30pm |
Friday 7 July | 10am — 6pm |
Saturday 8 July | 10am — 6pm |
Sunday 9 July | 10am — 6pm |
Last entry time is 30 minutes before closing and the café finishes serving 30 minutes before close.
The exhibition can be a busy event but we strive to make it as accessible to everyone as possible. The exhibition is usually least busy between 10-11am on weekdays. We also have a quiet space open throughout the event. More information about venue accessibility can be found below.
We strive to make the exhibition as accessible to everyone as possible. Below are some details to help you plan your visit, but if you have any questions please contact us directly at exhibition@royalsociety.org.
We encourage families to come and explore the exhibition and the special programme of workshops, talks and interactive activities suitable for all ages. There will be a kids' zone with science experiments for under 10s, and a menu of child-friendly food and drink will be available for purchase in the café.
Baby changing facilities are located in both the male and female toilets. Buggy parking space is also available on the ground floor.
Take a break at our café, situated in the basement floor. The café offers salads and sandwiches throughout the week, with an additional hot menu at the weekend, and a range of hot and cold beverages.
The café is open from Tuesday 4 July to Sunday 9 July inclusive, and closes 30 minutes before closing time each day.
Food and hot drinks will not be allowed in the exhibit rooms.
The Royal Society aims to have an inclusive environment for everyone engaged in the organisation’s work.
During the exhibition you may be asked to complete a survey and your answers will be treated in the strictest confidence. All data disclosed will comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Find out more about the equality, diversity and inclusion work of the Royal Society.
You are welcome to take photos and video during the exhibition within reason, but please be aware that people wearing an orange 'no photography' sticker should not be filmed or photographed. Any images that contain an individual wearing an orange sticker should be deleted.
Children should not be filmed or photographed without first obtaining their guardian's consent.
The Royal Society will also be taking photographs and filming during the event. These may be used to promote the Society's activities and could include print or digital media. If you don't wish to be photographed or filmed, please go to the information desk on arrival or speak to a member of staff to collect a 'no photography' sticker.
For all enquiries, contact exhibition@royalsociety.org or call +44 20 7451 2500.